Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.
Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.
Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.
Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.
Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.
University News
Devin Crosby, who earlier in his career negotiated the most lucrative apparel agreement in the history of NCAA Division II, joins the University of New Haven from Oral Roberts University, where he served as deputy athletics director for the Division I program.
July 30, 2024
The University of New Haven announced today that following a comprehensive national search Devin Crosby has been named the new director of athletics. An influential leader, he has a distinguished track record of cultivating student-athlete success in the classroom, in the community, and on the field. He will officially join the University on August 19.
"A visionary leader, Devin understands and embraces the role athletics can have in supporting and advancing the University's goals," said Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., president of the University of New Haven. "I am confident he will have a far-reaching impact supporting a culture of excellence that powers our student-athletes to excel on the field, in the classroom, and in the community."
"This is an exciting time to be a Charger," said Crosby. "The University of New Haven has a bold vision, a welcoming campus community, and a heart for student success. My wife, Cindy, and I are grateful to Dr. Frederiksen, the Board of Governors, and the search committee members for believing in me and the future of Charger Athletics. We have a rich athletics history, with talented student-athletes, coaches, and staff. I believe in the direction of the University under Dr. Frederiksen's leadership, and I'm eager to build relationships with the campus community, donors, alumni, and the greater New Haven area. I'm thankful and honored to serve our students and to help elevate Charger Athletics to unrivaled heights."
Crosby comes to the University from Oral Roberts University, where he served as deputy athletics director. He helped launch the campaign for ORU's baseball stadium renovation project following the team's historic 2023 season that saw it advance to the College World Series for the first time in 55 years. He also led all revenue-generating initiatives for the athletics department, major gifts, ticket sales, and fundraising events.
Prior to Oral Roberts, Crosby served as director of athletics for eight years at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Committed to fostering student-athlete development, he established an athletics care team to support the academic, mental, and physical success of Lynn's student-athletes. He also launched the Spirit, Service, and Strength Conference, an interactive program for student athletes. Under his leadership the cumulative GPA of the athletics program reached 3.3.
At Lynn, he also negotiated a $3 million agreement with Adidas, the most lucrative apparel agreement in the history of NCAA Division II and initiated and completed capital projects at Bobby Campbell Stadium (soccer and lacrosse), de Hoernle Sports Center (basketball and volleyball) and Lynn's baseball complex.
"I'm thankful and honored to serve our students and to help elevate Charger Athletics to unrivaled heights." Devin Crosby
Skilled at building relationships across higher education, business, and sports, he created the South Florida Showdown – a university-wide initiative that invited six NCAA Division I institutions to Lynn's campus while significantly expanding Lynn's national and international profile. Under his leadership, Lynn created a student-athlete leadership program, added five sports programs, and launched a YouTube interview production in which donors, former professional athletes, and current athletes could share their stories of overcoming adversity.
Crosby has held leadership positions in athletics administration at the University of Virginia, Northeastern University, the University of Houston, and the College of the Holy Cross. He earned his master's degree in education from East Stroudsburg and his bachelor's degree in business information systems from Slippery Rock University.
Crosby and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters, Reese and Reagan.
University News
New University-wide council will advance strategic partnerships, immersive student opportunities, and innovative research, supporting the University’s strategic plan the development of its pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology.
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman, Pompea College of Business Advisory Board Member and chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, is collaborating with University of New Haven students, faculty, and staff to create a program and app that helps Chargers support each other to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. It’s called Uccountability.
University News
Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will serve on the Board of Directors and as America’s Chief Manufacturing Officer for the newly launched American Manufacturing Futures Institute.